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What inspires me most about creating art “on the road,” is the opportunity of being creative in new ways using the basic tools that I have. I have a beautiful sketchpad, a small set of acrylic paints, ebony pencils, erasers, canvas paper, a compact digital camera and my newest creative tool, the ipad. And while I complain at times about …

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An exceptional coffeehouse is greater than the sum of its parts. Vibe is a potion, not altogether equal parts talented barista, downtempo music, comfy chairs, provocative art, tasty treats, healthy lunches, clean bathroom, and yes, well-brewed coffee. The exceptional coffeehouse can be a calm respite in a bustling city, a lively gathering in a dusty village, a swarm of friends …

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Walking through the historic town of Loreto, Mexico, Tyler and I come across a flier for a Cinco de Mayo celebration. An image of a beautiful woman in traditional mexican dress adorns the sign. As I move closer to get a better look at the details, I spontaneously feel a spiraling sensation moving throughout my body. My feet melting into …

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It’s the morning and I am wide awake. Oh, how I love my morning rest, however I entertain the idea of getting up out of bed earlier today. I listen within as I stretch my body. I move towards the window, to have a better sense of the time. Am I actually up in time to meet the Sun as …

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We slide the kayak into the water, careful to shuffle our feet in the sand. The shuffling warns otherwise docile sting rays, who take offense only to being stepped on their back. Jorge laughs, shakes his head in disbelief, as he tells us of the ladies who ignore the signs about sting rays and shuffling, and proceed with their high-kicking …

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A light wind dances gracefully upon the surface of the sea singing sweet melodies. I listen intently on the winds… Just returning from the cafe with Tyler, I suddenly feel inspired to have myself a little adventure. I gather the snorkeling gear, reef booties and towel, and head out to the ocean. Through the courtyard and out the cobble stoned …

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The produce store had fresh parrotfish. The fatty, white fillet gave no hint as to the colorful exterior of its living brethren. Proprietor Ulises says that parrotfish is highly in demand and always sells out. I ask how he prepares it. One word: ceviche. I’m down with that. It’s time I made ceviche. I’ve grown to enjoy ceviche quite a …

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We are in the resort village of Loreto Bay, Mexico, a few miles from the town of Loreto, rather far down the Baja Peninsula on the Sea of Cortez. Reader RS asks: what do you do all day? how’s the weather? what are the highlights?

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Yesterday, Tyler and I enjoyed a fun island adventure with our new friends from Vancouver, Canada…We took a boat ride out to Isla Coronados, by way of Loreto, in Baja Mexico…We were greeted by frolicking dolpins, lounging sea lions and crystal clear waters of the Sea of Cortez…How wild to experience the Caribbean in the desert…the landscape is quite remarkable …